West Virginia History: Quiz 1

What is the state flower of West Virginia?

• Rose

• Rhododendron

• Hydrangea

• Tulip

What is the state animal of West Virginia?

• Deer

• Cardinal

• Mothman

• Black Bear

What is the state bird of West Virginia?

• Cardinal

• Blue Jay

• Robin

• Bald Eagle

What is the state tree of West Virginia?

• Sycamore

• Oak

• Sugar Maple

• Walnut

In what year did West Virginia officially become a state?

• 1945

• 1863

• 1776

• 1983

West Virginia Day celebrates the anniversary of West Virginia's statehood. On which day does it occur?

• July 4

• June 20

• March 31

• August 9

What is the capital of West Virginia?

• Wheeling

• Morgantown

• Charleston

• New Martinsville

Who was the President of the United States when West Virginia became a state?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Theodore Roosevelt

How many counties are there in West Virginia?

• 25

• 35

• 45

• 55

Who was the first governor of West Virginia?

• Arthur Boreman

• George Washington

• Jim Justice

• Cecil Underwood